BDS Movement
News about economic and academic attacks against the Jewish state
In backdrop of increased incidents against Jews in Europe, German lawmakers declare BDS anti-Semitic
The non-binding motion, which was passed by the Bundestag, declared the campaign that seeks to inflict economic damage on Israel as “reminiscent of the most terrible chapter in Germany history” and triggered memories of the Nazis’ slogan “Don’t buy from Jews.”
“At the end of the day, I think it’s incumbent on Americans to stand by its friend and ally,” said Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas).
Queen of Pop: “I’ll never stop playing music to suit someone’s political agenda.”
“Know your Professor” website contains a searchable database of Israeli professors involved in activity such as promoting BDS, encouraging international pressure on Israel and accusing the IDF of war crimes.
Legal groups are seeking answers to the Persian Gulf country’s ties with Texas A&M University.
The updated law exempts individuals and smaller companies, specifically those with less than 10 full-time employees or valued under $100,000.
“Parents of incoming students need to know that they are paying for the indoctrination of their children and the general public when they pay their tuition fees,” said CAMERA researcher Dexter Van Zile.
“If we relinquish full control of Judea and Samaria, Judea and Samaria will become Gaza, and rockets will then be launched at the State of Israel,” said Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan.
“These departments are basically sponsoring a hate-fest,” said attorney Karen Hurvitz, who is representing the students. “They need to move this rally off campus and not sponsor it in any way.”
The amendment established a roadblock for any future attempts at introducing a BDS measure at California Polytechnic State University.
“It is time for Jewish parents to vote with their dollars and to take NYU off the list of consideration for their kids to attend. There are plenty of other great schools who aren’t endorsing anti-Semitism at every turn,” said Club Z executive director Masha Merkulova.
Performers targeted included Madonna, Bilal Hassani, Alessandro Mahmoud, Michael Rice and Sarah McTernan, as well as participating countries’ broadcast authorities. It is estimated that the tweets had a potential reach of 9.7 million users.
